Saisruthi Sankaranarayanan's Profile
Masters in Microbiology

Saisruthi Sankaranarayanan is currently pursuing her Master's in Microbiology at The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women, Sivakasi. She is particularly interested in clinical microbiology, public health, and pharmacovigilance. Her aim is to secure a creative role in scientific view more..
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Novel Cell Death-related Gene Signature Could Predict the Prognosis of Lung Cancer
Genes related to iron-dependent programmed cell death could be used as potential prognostic tools in detecting non-small cell lung cancers. They also might provide a new therapeutic target for the treatment of LUAD patients.

New Benchtop Device can Detect SARS-CoV-2 in Saliva Samples
RT-PCR tests for COVID-19 take time as it involves highly technical laboratory procedures. A new CRISPR-based tool can now replace RT-PCR and detect the novel coronavirus from the saliva samples.

Can We Overcome the Issues of Algal Blooms by Using Facemasks?
Algal blooms are often found in waterways near residences and release hazardous toxins that sicken or kill people and animals. The use of commercially available face masks and AC filters could help limit our exposure to these toxins.

Antihelminthic Compounds Could Help Treat COVID-19
Antihelminthic compounds have the potential to fight against certain viruses. They can also help treat SARS-CoV-2 infections by shutting down the viral multiplication.

Do the Sleepless Nights of Young Mothers Make Them Biologically Older?
Sleep deprivation is common among young mothers. New research revealed evidence that links short sleep in mothers to accelerated biological aging.